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Forum: Tips & Advice 04-19-2013, 10:46 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 50,786
Posted By wsbob
At Beaverton Target on Beav/Hillsdale Hwy Friday,...

At Beaverton Target on Beav/Hillsdale Hwy Friday, clearance rack, there were a number of Hi-Vis orange Champion brand long sleeve three-quarter zip running jerseys. Very nice lightweight sueded...
Forum: General Discussion 04-18-2013, 12:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,496
Posted By wsbob
By your description of the situation...nah...I...

By your description of the situation...nah...I don't think you did the wrong thing. Length of time to cross the entire bridge from one end to the other is, I think I recall someone writing in a...
Forum: General Discussion 04-17-2013, 10:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,496
Posted By wsbob
What mph speed do you travel when you take your...

What mph speed do you travel when you take your time crossing the bridge. At times when people are behind you that would like to allow pass you on your bike on the left of the MUP, can you move to...
Forum: General Discussion 04-11-2013, 02:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,217
Posted By wsbob
One of the worst things for me about that...

One of the worst things for me about that business of drivers within their car motioning with their hand behind the windshield, is that often I can't see them well enough, because of glare from the...
Forum: All About the West Side 04-06-2013, 11:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,235
Posted By wsbob
Again, the WCBTC has some good info in its...

Again, the WCBTC has some good info in its monthly newsletter. If you want to subscribe, here's the editor's contact info: "WashCo BTC" <editor@washcobtc.org>.

Among items listed:

An open...
Forum: All About the West Side 04-06-2013, 05:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,154
Posted By wsbob
Some time back in a discussion at bikeforums,...

Some time back in a discussion at bikeforums, questions about the quality riding surface chipseal results in, came up.

In response, a guy claiming to have been a civil engineer, wrote that...
Forum: All About the West Side 03-17-2013, 05:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,499
Posted By wsbob
What's the test ride ops in the area like? If I...

What's the test ride ops in the area like? If I recall correctly, it's quite a little uphill grade for some distance,on Hall going west, to get onto the Fanno Creek Trail.
Forum: All About the West Side 03-11-2013, 12:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,235
Posted By wsbob
WashCo BTC news

The March BTC newsletter included some good info about bike related bills on the Oregon Legislature's agenda. Kind of frustrating though, that I could not find a link to the BTC's newsletter. Link to...
Forum: Tips & Advice 03-06-2013, 09:23 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 50,786
Posted By wsbob
Fred's Beaverton has one remaining of the earlier...

Fred's Beaverton has one remaining of the earlier mentioned Vivitar go-pro knockoff's, again at $40. I have no personal experience to recommend this unit. If anyone knows this would be a good deal...
Forum: General Discussion 02-18-2013, 10:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,397
Posted By wsbob
I don't know that rain washes away small objects...

I don't know that rain washes away small objects that can flat bike tires, but I kind of doubt it. The tire meeting up with a sharp object at the right angle is what I expect, drives them into the...
Forum: Tips & Advice 02-01-2013, 10:57 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 50,786
Posted By wsbob
I saw at Fred's in Beaverton, a few of the...

I saw at Fred's in Beaverton, a few of the Vivitar 'go-pro' knock-offs with a steep markdown: $40, down from $100. Didn't study the specs, don't know what it can do, but it's most likely not going to...
Forum: Tips & Advice 01-26-2013, 05:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,399
Posted By wsbob
Renting bike tools to take home and work on your...

Renting bike tools to take home and work on your bikes there, I wouldn't know. Otherwise, places like the Washington County Bike Transportation Coalition in Hillsboro...for an hourly rate or...
Forum: Tips & Advice 01-25-2013, 12:40 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 50,786
Posted By wsbob
Good price: $60, down from $114, nice, self...

Good price: $60, down from $114, nice, self contained, USB rechargeable headlight tomorrow, Friday the 25th for Performance Bicycle's 'Deal of the Day':

Cygolite Pace 400 at Perfomance Bike...
Forum: All About the West Side 01-23-2013, 12:05 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 23,569
Posted By wsbob
Tualitan Valley Hwy Corridor Plan (TVCP)

Tuesday night, the plan's project team presented their latest report to Beaveton City Council and attendees. Basically, the project affects improvements to TV Hwy between Beaverton and Hillsboro,...
Forum: General Discussion 01-21-2013, 11:15 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 95,930
Posted By wsbob
^ I don't know that the city ordinance makes a...

^ I don't know that the city ordinance makes a distinction, allowing skateboard riders to skate across the street in the crosswalk section of the street, where elsewhere, skateboard use on street and...
Forum: General Discussion 01-20-2013, 12:47 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 95,930
Posted By wsbob
The law's recognition of skateboards as a legit...

The law's recognition of skateboards as a legit mode of travel may be rare. Didn't check, but don't think state law has anything. Locally, Portland has an ordinance allowing use of skateboards on...
Forum: General Discussion 01-09-2013, 01:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 24,261
Posted By wsbob
Spambots seem to be a big problem here at the...

Spambots seem to be a big problem here at the forums. Of the following, just now copied and pasted 'active users' from the forums home page, how many aren't spambots?:

45fx5p9h, Actittert,...
Forum: Women for Bikes 12-11-2012, 04:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 82,841
Posted By wsbob
A simple calculation pricing out the cost of...

A simple calculation pricing out the cost of material, pattern, cutting it out, sewing it up clues one in really fast about what a deal a ready made skirt for $50 is. $20 is cheap. Thank you,...
Forum: Women for Bikes 12-10-2012, 06:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 82,841
Posted By wsbob
hmmm... . I can't help but laugh a bit quietly to...

hmmm... . I can't help but laugh a bit quietly to myself when I see guys wearing those utili-kilt affairs, even though they may be comfortable, practical. Nice pleats.

Girls wearing skirts is...
Forum: Tips & Advice 12-10-2012, 05:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 65,217
Posted By wsbob
Absolutely; back upright, for right and left...

Absolutely; back upright, for right and left turns: arms up and away from the body, straight out on a line parallel to the ground if possible.

Riding a road bike, signaling with the left arm,...
Forum: Tips & Advice 12-09-2012, 12:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 65,217
Posted By wsbob
This particular law's text could probably benefit...

This particular law's text could probably benefit from a little re-write. The words 'at least' are probably excessive in most road situations.

For arriving at a sense of how long to signal in...
Forum: Tips & Advice 12-08-2012, 05:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 65,217
Posted By wsbob
If there were a really lightweight, easy to wear...

If there were a really lightweight, easy to wear or mount on the bike, bike tail/brake light that was big in terms of square inches, say "4 by 6", that might be interesting, though I kind of react...
Forum: General Discussion 12-01-2012, 10:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 45,190
Posted By wsbob
I understand your interest in the 'quick...

I understand your interest in the 'quick easy-off'. The booties I have were reasonably priced, very nicely constructed, sleekly designed, but as I said...sized rather small, so I'd say you'd have...
Forum: General Discussion 12-01-2012, 06:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 45,190
Posted By wsbob
I've no experience with winter cycling shoes or...

I've no experience with winter cycling shoes or boots. They seem to be rare, so I'll also be interested in reading anyone's comments about how they work out. Ones I've seen, look like they'd be good...
Forum: General Discussion 11-24-2012, 10:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 52,152
Posted By wsbob
I think the speed up/slow down routine may be a...

I think the speed up/slow down routine may be a form of conditioning regimen some people are using. I used to know someone that used the word 'intervals' to describe riding a series of sprints,...
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